SoftFall Surfacing
Soft fall is an impact-absorbing layer that is laid beneath the finished surface of your indoor or outdoor area.
Soft fall can be in the form of rubber, synthetic grass, shock absorbing pads and even wood chips. The degree and type of soft fall required is determined by a number of factors including the height of the play equipment.
Australian Standards Compliance
Australian Standards specify that an impact-absorbing surface is required for areas where falls from play equipment are possible. This surface is commonly referred to as soft fall (also known as softfall, safety flooring, soft floor or rubber flooring). If an area has no play equipment then soft fall is not required and it can just be covered with a ‘wear layer’ of synthetic grass or wet pour rubber.
Our playgrounds fully comply with Australian safety standards for playgrounds and playground surfaces (AS 4422 (Int):2022 Playground Surfacing – Specifications, Requirements and Test Methods and also include Playground equipment and surfacing Australia Standards 4685:2021 Part 1-6 and AS 4685.0 : 2017 : AMD 1 : 2019).
We can provide advice on your soft fall requirements and professional onsite testing can also be arranged to ensure your surface meets Australian Standards.
Contact us to discuss your specific design needs.
